Frugtmodning
Frugtmodning refers to the complex biochemical and physiological processes that occur in fruits after they reach physiological maturity, leading to desirable changes in color, texture, flavor, and aroma. This transformation is crucial for seed dispersal, as the ripened fruit becomes more attractive to animals.
Key changes during ripening include the breakdown of starches into sugars, increasing sweetness. Chlorophyll, responsible for
Ethylene gas plays a significant role as a plant hormone, often initiating and accelerating the ripening process,
The rate and extent of fruit ripening are influenced by genetic factors, environmental conditions (temperature, light,